1996 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, both 1996 BMW 528 and 1996 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 528 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
